Complete Test Bank: Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 4th Ca

COMPLETE TEST BANK: NUTRITION: A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH, 4TH CANADIAN EDITION (THOMPSON) - 200+ PAGES OF EXAM QUESTIONS Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition? A) Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food. B) Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns. C) Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century. D) Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body. -- ANSWER IS>>>: C 1. Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT strongly associated with dietary choices? A) heart disease B) Alzheimers disease C) obesity D) type 2 diabetes -- ANSWER IS>>>: B 2. How many classes of nutrients are there? A) eight B) three C) four D) six -- ANSWER IS>>>: D 3. Which of the following nutrients are inorganic? A) carbohydrates B) vitamins C) fatsD) minerals -- ANSWER IS>>>: D 4. What is the primary source of fuel for the brain? A) vitamins B) fats C) carbohydrates D) proteins -- ANSWER IS>>>: C 5. Of the following nutrients, which contains nitrogen? A) lipids B) carbohydrates C) proteins D) water -- ANSWER IS>>>: C 6. Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient? A)